21st century Quote by Nancy Pelosi
“When President [Barack] Obama was sworn in on the steps of Capitol, he asked for swift, bold action now for jobs and education for the 21st Century, a list, an agenda. One week and one day from that swearing in, the House passed the ARRA, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address, 2009
She highlighted the swift legislative response to President Obama’s call for bold action on jobs and education.
In simple terms: Rapid passage of the ARRA after Obama’s speech.
Act quickly on bold proposals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- economic crisis
- job creation
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can urgency be balanced with deliberation?
- What safeguards ensure effective stimulus?
Speed can compromise thorough debate.